As I have been chronicling my journey to transition to a freelance, independent business consultant , I must point out that the opportunity to reboot my career as a management consultant came through alums of the firms that I have worked in the past. I was almost in a hopeless situation and if that opportunity had not come, even though I had six-figure savings, I would have struggled to find my footing . Having said that, the transition has not been easy . I have only had projects from this firm and they have struggled to pay me in a timely manner . Plus, I am realizing that even with my excellent credentials finding paid work has been a challenge. I even wonder if my impeccable bio has become a barrier. The other consideration is the excessive amount of time that is wasted in sales marketing, up to 70% . I am a critical thinker and a researcher and it breaks my heart to realize that I spent major part of my day and year searching for work than actually doing it. That
Tips from a freelancer consultant for the benefit of other gig economy and self-employed workers and contractors.